Car rough into gear/wheels spinning with clutch in

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pignosedslut
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Hey I have a 1990 240sx hatch and it’s rough to put the car into gear and when I put it in first or second gear (only gears it will barely go into), the rear wheels will start turning. My clutch pedal is also not returning so I’m hoping it’s just a mc or slave and not the clutch fork. Does this sound like a clutch fork to you guys? And it probably is a slave and mc since the wheels are turning? Let me know guys thanks


pignosedslut
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Clutch seems good also when I drove it last i accidentally started out in 3rd and could start out no problem.

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centralcoaster33
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Car: 240SX #5-1997
Location: Central Coast, CA

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Sounds like premature clutch engagement. Typically something is up with the hydraulics. You can baby it for a while, but best to take it apart, inspect, reassemble, re-bleed, and re-adjust the pedal. Bent fork is rare and would be caused by broken pressure plate parts like the tines and springs I'd think. If your not up for a tear down, then at least re-bleed and re-adjust your pedal.

Dev894
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Car: 1989 Nissan 240SX

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have you checked your clutch master and salve cylinder? worth swapping out they are only like $20 and could cause this issue if it's not holding pressure

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centralcoaster33
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Car: 240SX #5-1997
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Not a bad idea. A bleed and adjust will clue you into whether or not you need to replace hydraulics and won't require unbolting anything or spending money at first.


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